Lighting your home efficiently and economically has never been easier. Since there are energy-efficient options in all shapes and sizes, asking the right questions allows you to shop the light bulb aisle effortlessly.

Watts and lumens are two different measuring units. Watts measure the amount of energy required to light a product, whereas lumens measure the amount of light produced. The more lumens in a light bulb, the brighter the light.

By Reed Brown
Have you noticed how much has changed in recent years when it comes to light bulbs? Traditional light bulbs (incandescent light bulbs) have been a staple in American homes since Thomas Edison first invented them more than 100 years ago, but changes in technology and new regulations have led to a significant shift in the light bulb landscape towards...